Speech-Language and

Hearing Center

The Speech-Language-Hearing Center at Misericordia University is a comprehensive facility serving the residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Located on the second floor in John J. Passan Hall, the center provides complete diagnostic and speech, language, and hearing services for children, adolescents, adults and elderly with communication disorders.

Communication problems can occur for a variety of reasons. Some people are born with communication disorders; others develop speech and language difficulties or hearing loss after a severe illness, disease, or as the result of an accident. Many individuals can overcome these challenges with special intervention and treatment. These services are provided by undergraduate and graduate student clinicians working toward their master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Misericordia University. The clinicians evaluate and treat clients under the direct supervision of faculty and staff certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Therapy programs are designed to meet the individual needs of each client and can be provided in either individual or group sessions. Evaluation and treatment services are provided for the following speech and language disorders:

Adult Language Disorders

Articulation/Phonology

Child Language Disorders

Cluttering

Cognitive Disorders

Hearing Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Oral Motor Disorders

Reading and Writing Disabilities

Social Communication Disorders

Stuttering/Fluency Disorders

Swallowing Disorders

Voice Disorders

Diagnostic evaluations and intervention are also available for individuals with speech and language disorders involving:

Accent reduction for individuals learning a second language

Auditory Processing Disorders

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (e.g., use of electronic communication devices)

Misericordia University does not discriminate on the basis of race,age, color, disability, religion, gender, nationality, marital status,sexual orientation or ethnic origin. Faculty, staff, students and clients are treated equitably – that is, without regard to gender,sexual orientation, age, race, creed, national origin, or disability.

The institution and program comply with all applicable laws,regulations, and executive orders pertaining thereto.